Portable generators are useful in an outage or emergency. However, some everyday appliances will suffer damage or stop ...

When homeowners consider installing a heat pump, the focus is usually on the unit itself. How efficient is it? How quiet is it? How sustainable is it? But the real difference between an average heat ...

Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

As the mercury dipped to single digits recently, and the inches of snow piled into the double digits, the Globe asked readers to tell us about their experience with heat pumps, a technology that’s ...

Heat pumps are having a moment – and not just because they’re fashionable. For many households, the economics are starting to make sense. Running costs can be lower than gas, carbon emissions are ...

As we head into the colder months, HVACR technicians need to understand the fundamentals of defrost control board operation. While there are many types of defrost control boards on the market, they ...

Federal tax credits for residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps expired, eliminating incentives that previously saved homeowners thousands of dollars. Emerging lease-to-own models and ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

Heat pump adoption has more than doubled in recent years. Modern systems deliver quieter, smoother whole-home comfort. Geothermal offers stable comfort with lower long-term bills. Remember the last ...

Heat pumps are now thriving in some of the world’s coldest regions, with Norway, Sweden, Finland, and even Canada seeing record adoption. Modern systems—using variable-speed compressors, better ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With utility bills on the rise, most homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to cut down their power bills. Depending on where you live, ...